Biological Technician

3 weeks ago


Durham, United States Synectics Full time

Description:

  • The Biological Technician will work together with a Team Leader and three scientists in the Seed, Soil, and Systemicity team of Global Research Insecticides.
  • The successful candidate will design, develop and conduct whole organism biological assays in the laboratory and greenhouse to characterize experimental insect control agents for their potential to control crop pests, focusing especially on plant systemic properties and efficacy via foliar, soil or seed treatment.
  • The candidate will weigh, formulate, and apply experimental and commercial compounds to insect targets and crops, assess insect behavior, susceptibility, and crop injury following treatment, and analyze data and prepare written formal reports/ presentations on experimental procedures and results.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a BS degree in the field of entomology, crop protection, agriculture, biology, toxicology or related disciplinary sciences
  • Must be knowledgeable in the fundamental aspects of experimental design and data analysis
  • Must be willing and able to safely handle and apply chemicals of unknown toxicity
  • Must have the ability and desire to work effectively as both an independent researcher and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team
  • Have good observational skills and maintain meticulous notes and records of research activities for easy reference and validation.
  • Must have solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to work in lab and greenhouse environments; and be able to lift 15kg (33 lbs.)
  • Must follow all safety policy and rule, work safety practices and job safety analysis.
  • Equipment skills: Microscope, pipettes, scales
  • Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint


Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
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